Dwayne Bravo Set to Co-Own Canadian Premier League T20

Updated: 26 August 2014 13:20 IST

West Indies ODI skipper Dwayne Bravo, Test captain Denesh Ramdin, opening batsman Kieran Powell and former captain and veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul signed deals which made them co-owners of the Canadian T20 League, set to take off next year.

The deal arrives ahead of the countdown to the inaugural North American league tournament scheduled to commence Aug 1, next year.

"I fully support the growth and development of international-calibre T20 cricket through the Canadian Premier League and the direction being taken by Roy Singh, the League's founder and CEO," said Ramdin, recently appointed West Indies Test team captain.

"Roy has the vision, determination and drive to make this league truly successful and sustainable and I am thrilled to be coming on board as part of such a pioneering venture for the North American market."

The 10-team league will consist of professional cricketers from around Canada, alongside global cricketing superstars from across the world, league officials have confirmed.

"The Canadian Premier League is already creating waves of excitement within the international cricketing community," said Powell.